Assistant Plant Controller

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

This Individual will be responsible for managing the month end close process, analyzing and verifying financial information, perform various account reconciliations and financial analytics on site performance.

Reports to the Plant Controller and requires interaction with other members of the accounting team as well as the plant operations teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead month end close process including preparation/approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and reports
• Analyze transactions throughout the month to verify accuracy
• Assist the WNY Plant Controller with submission of timely and accurate financial data to provide management
• Prepare Internal Quarterly Financial Reporting Package
• Assist WNY Plant Controller with annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasting
• Act as a business partner to other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions
• Work with internal and external audit responding to requests and providing support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in the plant processes and assist in executing
• Prepare and submit quarterly/annual ECIDA Reports
• Complete monthly and annual Census Reports as required
• Work with plant operations and WNY Plant Controller to update standard costs annually
• Support analytics of site performance, long term financial planning and capital expenditures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, manufacturing and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint

Experience with ERP and Financial systems (Onestream, AS400 and/or Masterpiece preferred)

Salary Range: $79,074-131,790

If you are interested in being part of a world class finance team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $79,074.00 - $131,790.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person